A sporty life

2 2 Listen to the conversation between Jake and Andrew and answer the questions.

1 What do they need to do to before going to the sports camp?

2 How long do they want to go for?

3 2 CERT Listen again and answer the questions.

1 What are Jake and Andrew talking about?

2 Why does Andrew’s dad practice cricket a lot?

3 What has Andrew’s uncle promised to do?

4 What does Jake think about climbing?

5 Who runs every morning?

6 What does Andrew need to do before completing the application form?

Grammar: Verbs + infinitive or -ing form

Watch out!

Stative verbs, describing a state rather than an action, are not usually used in the continuous form. Stative verbs include: verbs for feelings and emotions (want, hate); verbs for senses (see, hear); verbs for thoughts and opinions (know, think); and verbs for possession (have, own).

4 Complete these sentences about you.

1 My family enjoys on holiday.

2 A group of my friends is planning this summer.

3 I always remember when I was a child.

4 Do you know what I hate in my free time: !

Both (no change of meaning)

5 Dad is offering this weekend.

Verb + infinitive Verb + -ing form enjoy, fancy, don’t mind, can’t stand like, love, hate, prefer, start

Both (change of meaning) decide, hope, need, offer, plan, promise, want forget, go, mean, regret, remember, stop, try challenging • relaxing • social • competitive dangerous • indoors • outdoors • special clothing cost • fitness

6 I try when I can’t sleep.

5 Critical Thinking When you choose a sport what is more important 1-10? Compare your ideas in small groups.

Present simple vs Present continuous

1 Match the sentences to their function.

1 I like football.

2 He’s taking photos with his camera now.

3 She’s biking to work while the weather is good.

4 They live in Chile.

5 I wake up at 7 a.m. every morning.

a n a temporary situation b n a regular habit c n a fact d n a permanent situation e n an activity in progress at the time of speaking

2 3 Complete the conversation with the Present simple or Present continuous of the verbs in parentheses. Then listen and check.

Ruby Hey, Mark. 1 you (want) to meet up later?

I’d like you to meet my cousin Joan from New Jersey.

Mark Sure, that’ll be great. 2 she (stay) with you now?

Ruby Not quite yet. I 3 (wait) for her at Grand Central.

Mark That’s amazing! I’m at Grand Central Station, too! I 4 (stand) in line at the ticket office. I 5 (need) a new travel card. Where 6 you (stand)? We can meet up.

Ruby I’m on Platform 16. It’s really crowded today.

Mark OK! See you in a couple of minutes!

Grammar: Verbs + infinitive or -ing form a n interrupt one action in order to do something else b n finish doing something a n do an experiment b n make an effort a n not remember to do something b n not remember you have done something in the past a n make an effort b n do an experiment b The bus stopped (pick up) them. b I tried (use) butter instead of oil. b I forgot (meet) that famous actor. b I always remember (see) that movie for the first time. b I regret not (study) more for my exams. b Sorry I meant (call) you, but I forgot!

3 Read the sentences and choose the correct option to complete the rules.

1 They stopped to talk when they turned on the TV.

2 Why don’t you try having tea instead of coffee?

3 I forgot to call the restaurant to reserve a table.

4 I try to windsurf every time I go to the beach.

4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1 He promised (take) me there.

2 I don’t want (watch) TV all evening.

3 My best friend loves (run).

4 My friends don’t mind (play) cricket.

5 I need (ask) my mom and dad first.

6 When I leave school I’m planning ___________ (take) a gap year and travel.

7 Do you fancy (go) bowling tonight?

8 We are hoping (have) a sailing vacation this year.

9 Dad’s promised (pay) for skiing lessons this winter.

10 I can’t stand (wait) for the bus: it’s always late!

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1 a I stopped (buy) fast food every day.

2 a I tried (learn) Japanese last year.

3 a I forgot (send) an email yesterday.

4 a Did you remember (have) breakfast this morning?

5 a We regret (inform) you that you failed the exam.

6 a Oh no it’s raining! That means (get) wet on the way home!

Round up

6 Complete the text with the correct words. Meetup is a great way to 1 new people, make friends, find support, grow a business, while exploring your interests. Thousands of events 2 happening every day, both online and in person in your area! 3 out with people who share your interests through online and in-person events. It’s free to create an account. Do what you love 4 , meet others who love it too, find your community. The rest is history! Find an event that is 5 on just about any topic you can think of, from 6 gaming and photography to meditative yoga and energetic hiking. Or, why not 7 a group? You don’t have to be an expert to gather people together and explore shared interests. So, go on – What’s 8 you?